With nearly 20 years of experience in legal and regulatory matters, Todd A. Long helps businesses, professionals and public officials navigate complex legal landscapes while minimizing risks associated with government enforcement actions.

Mr. Long is a key leader in the Firm's Aggregates and Industrial Minerals and the White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Groups. His experience includes:

Aggregates and Industrial Minerals

• assisting clients with achieving their business goals by guiding them through the intricate maze of local, state and federal regulations, including zoning laws, environmental restrictions and compliance requirements.
• supporting the Ohio aggregates industry and collaborating with government agencies to help draft regulations that balance economic growth with environmental and public policy considerations.
• being active in the Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association, working closely with industry leaders to address regulatory challenges and advocating for policies that support the sector. He has conducted multiple industry seminars on topics ranging from safety regulation compliance to current litigation trends.

White Collar Crime and Investigations

• representing clients in regulatory enforcement proceedings, fraud investigations, tax disputes and business litigation.
• handling cases in both federal and state courts and appearing before numerous government agencies and regulatory bodies. His experience includes working with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Ohio Ethics Commission, and Ohio Inspector General, among others.

Mr. Long earned his law degree from Capital University and a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a minor in international studies, from The Ohio State University. His early experience as a co-owner of a law firm gave him firsthand insight into the legal and operational challenges business owners face, particularly in zoning, environmental regulations and compliance matters.

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Long enjoys reading, strength training and spending time with his wife and children.

Experience

Examples of Mr. Long’s legal experience include:

• Represented an individual charged in, reportedly, the largest public corruption case in Ohio history. Vigorously defended the client through a contentious two-year pretrial and discovery phase, involving millions of records, and a seven-week long jury trial in federal court.

• Represented the owner and CEO of a multi-million dollar company who was the target of a four year grand jury investigation into allegations of fraud, public corruption and theft of intellectual property rights. Conducted an internal investigation, and successfully negotiated a 15-month diversion agreement that resulted in a complete dismissal of the indictment.

• Represented the owner and CEO of multiple private health care facilities who was the target of a federal criminal investigation into allegations of health care fraud and false statements. Conducted an internal investigation, negotiated a favorable civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and avoided criminal charges.

• Represented the CFO of a manufacturing company in the defense supply chain who was the target of a federal criminal investigation into allegations of fraud and overbilling. Conducted an internal investigation, negotiated a favorable civil settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and avoided criminal charges.

• Represented the VP of a regional banking institution who was indicted in federal court on charges of orchestrating a multi-year bank fraud and embezzlement scheme. Negotiated a resolution that avoided significant sentencing penalties.

Community/Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Ohio State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

• Best Lawyers in America®, 2026
• Named as an Ohio Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2015 – 2021.
• CALI Award for Excellence in Advance Criminal Procedure
• Order of the Curia
• Top Lawyers by Columbus CEO, 2023 - Present

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Events & Speaking Engagements